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MHRHS Volunteer Opportunities

Minimum Training, Age & Time Requirements:

Dog Care Assistant -
18 years old, or 17 and a senior in high school
Introduction to Dog Care
8 hours per month
Clerical & Data Entry -
16 years old
Individual training as needed
As needed basis
Cat Care Assistant or PetSmart Cat Adoption Center Assistant -
14-15 years old must volunteer with parent or legal guardian
16 years old must be accompanied by parent to Introduction to Cat Care (one training session)
17 years old and up accepted without parental supervision
8 hours per month
Community Outreach - On-Site and Off-Site -
17 years old
Training requirements depend upon venue and audience
Four events/year
Off-Site Dog Adoption Assistant -
Same age and training requirements as Dog Care Assistants, valid driver's license
Individual or small group training with staff or seasoned volunteer
Six off-site adoption events/year
Fundraising and Special Events -
Age and training requirements determined on an individual basis
As needed basis
Dog Adoption Counselor -
18 years old
Introduction to Dog Care, Intro to Shelter Dog Training, Adoption Counseling Training
8 hours per month
Humane Education -
21 years old w/ daytime availability & valid driver's license
Intro to Dog Care and/or Intro to Cat Care plus individual training as needed
Three tours or visits per year
Foster Care -
18 years old
Training with foster program supervisor or seasoned foster volunteer
Introduction to Cat Care
Foster Care Training
Dishes, Laundry, Building & Grounds -
16 years old
Training with staff or seasoned volunteer
As needed basis
Reception/Clerical -
17 years old
Individual training as needed
As needed basis
Bottle & Can Sorting -
14 years old
Training with staff or seasoned volunteer
As needed basis